Crisis Comms: (Or: How spokespeople explain, or try to, when something’s gone wrong) - led by Doug Heye

Bill Clinton’s affair with Monica Lewinsky and Impeachment by the House with special guest Rick Cerrone

The Lewinsky affair – modern politics most long-term “crisis” – turned the White House press briefing into days must-see TV, while the rise of the internet changed the way political news was reported. Through use of news clips, video and an invited Clinton White House official, the class will study the challenges the Clinton White House faced, effective strategies and how to deal with political opposition that may have overplayed its hand.

With special guest Rick Cerrone.

Room: Littauer 166

***All study groups are off-the-record and not for media coverage***